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The Cast Of ‘The West Wing’ To Reunite For Voting Special On HBO Max

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The creator and cast of The West Wing will reunite for a new HBO Max special. The streaming service posted on social media that series creator Aaron Sorkin and former stars Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford and Martin Sheen will take part in A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote. The cast will perform a reading of “Hartsfield Landing,” Season 3, Episode 14 of The West Wing. The special supports the non-profit When We All Vote and is meant to promote voting in the 2020 presidential election. 

The West Wing had a seven-season run on NBC from 1999 to 2006. Sorkin will write original material for the special and co-executive produce with Thomas Schlamme and Casey Patterson, Schlamme, a former West Wing executive producer and director, will direct the special.

The special will film over multiple days at Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles in early October. In addition to the cast, the special will feature guest appearances, including a message from When We All Vote co-chair and former first lady Michelle Obama.

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote will premiere in the fall.

The West Wing cast has reunited and wants you… to vote

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For EW’s 30th anniversary issue, Aaron Sorkin and his ‘West Wing’ cast reunited to urge…
 

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Nikki & Brie Bella Reveal Their Newborn Babies’ Names And Share First Pictures

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Nikki and Brie Bella shared the names of their newborn boys as well as new photos of their babies. The 36-year-old twins gave birth within 22 hours of each other earlier this month. On Wednesday, they revealed on Instagram that Nikki’s son is named Matteo and Brie’s son is named Buddy.

Brie shares her newborn, Buddy Dessert Danielson, with 39-year-old Husband Daniel Bryan.  Nikki shares baby Matteo Artemovich Chigvintsev with 38-year-old fiancé Artem Chigvintsev.

The Bella sisters announced their pregnancies in January, not long after Nikki and Chigvintsev revealed their engagement. Matteo is Nikki and Chigvintsev’s first child.  Buddy is Brie and Bryan’s second child, who also share 3-year-old daughter Birdie Joe.

Nikki & Brie Bella Share Names Of Their Newborn Baby Boys

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The time has finally come for fans to meet Nikki and Brie Bella’s boys: Matteo and Buddy! Three…
 

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Iron Maiden Announce 40th Anniversary Vinyl Edition Of Debut Album

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Iron Maiden have announced a brand-new 40th anniversary edition of their self-titled debut album. The band will celebrate National Album Day on October 10 this year with a 12” picture vinyl release.

Featuring Paul Di’Anno on vocals, Steve Harris on bass and backing vocals, Dave Murray and Dennis Stratton on guitars and Clive Burr on drums, the eight-track album reached Number Four in the UK album chart

Check out the limited-edition vinyl picture disc below, which you can pre-order at the link here.

IRON MAIDEN Announce 40th Anniversary Edition of New Album, And It Looks Magnificent

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The press release states “Parlophone Records will issue a very special limited edition 12”…
 

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Bon Jovi Releases Video For ‘Do What You Can’ Honoring NYC Heroes Amid Pandemic

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Bon Jovi pays tribute to the resiliency of New Yorkers locked down during the COVID-19 pandemic in the video for “Do What You Can.” The video opens with scenes of empty NYC streets as Jon Bon Jovi walks through an abandoned Times Square in a black face mask. 

“Do What You Can” will appear on the upcoming Bon Jovi album 2020, due out on Oct. 2. Jon Bon Jovi has personal knowledge of the novel coronavirus, which struck both his 18-year-old song Jacob, and well as two Bon Jovi bandmates, keyboardist David Bryan and percussionist Everett Bradley.

Check out the “Do What You Can” video at the link: here.

Jon Bon Jovi Wears Mask and Salutes NYC Workers in New Video

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Halsey Announces New Live Album “Badlands (Live From Webster Hall)”

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Halsey surprised fans by announcing the upcoming release of her first live album: Badlands (Live From Webster Hall).  The album captures a 2015 live show at the iconic New York venue. 

Halsey kicked off the summer by releasing “Be Kind,” a collaboration with Marshmello. She followed that up by releasing a book of poetry called I Would Leave Me If I Could. 

You can see Halsey’s live album announcement on Instagram at the link here.  Badlands (Live From Webster Hall) drops on Friday, August 28th.

Halsey Celebrating Debut Album Anniversary With a Live Release

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It’s been five years since Halsey released her debut album, so of course she’s celebrating it…
 

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Drake and Lil Durk‘s “Laugh Now Cry Later” Debuts at No. 2 On Billboard Hot 100

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Drake and Lil Durk‘s “Laugh Now Cry Later” has debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at No. 2, coming in behind Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s “WAP,” which spends a second week at No. 1.

According to Billboard, “Laugh Now Cry Later” sold a total of 21,000 units in its first week and garnered 69.8 million streams. This marks Durk’s first top 10 entry  and Drake’s 41st Hot 100 top 10.

WAP is the first song to spend two weeks on top of the Hot 100 since Ariana Grande‘s “7 Rings” in February 2019. WAP still holds the title of most streams in its first week of release with 93 million.

Drake’s “Laugh Now Cry Later” debuts at No. 2 as “WAP” remains on top

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Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” is still No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, fending off a…
 

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New York Attorney General Files Lawsuit Protecting U.S. Postal Service

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New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the Trump administration aimed at stopping the disruption of operations at the U.S. Postal Service.  The lawsuit names President Donald Trump, the postal service and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, and asks to vacate recent changes made to the U.S. Postal Service and to stop it from implementing additional service reductions. A planned overhaul of the post office has worried Democrats concerned that voters will be prevented from casting ballots by mail because of potential delays in receiving voting materials or returning them.

U.S. Postmaster Louis DeJoy said in a statement: “This USPS slowdown is nothing more than a voter suppression tactic. These authoritarian actions are not only jeopardizing our democracy and fundamental right to vote, but the immediate health and financial well-being of Americans across the nation.”

The lawsuit was filed by New York, New Jersey, Hawaii, New York City and San Francisco. Six states, led by Pennsylvania, sued the U.S. Postal Service and the new postmaster general on Aug. 21, saying service changes in recent weeks have harmed the ability of states to conduct free and fair elections.

New York AG files lawsuit to block USPS changes

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New York’s attorney general filed a lawsuit alongside Hawaii, New Jersey, New York City and the…
 

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Night Two Of Republican National Convention Features First Lady Melania Trump

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The second day of the Republican National Convention featured Melania Trump, who delivered the final speech of the night from the historic and freshly-renovated White House Rose Garden. Tuesday’s theme was “Land of Opportunity,” and in addition to Melania Trump, his children, Tiffany Trump and Eric Trump, as well as daughter-in-law Lara Trump, all spoke.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an appearance from the Middle East, and defended President Donald Trump’s foreign policy. “Delivering on this duty to keep us safe and our freedoms intact, this president has led bold initiatives in nearly every corner of the world,” Pompeo said. The four-minute address was taped Monday in Jerusalem, Pompeo’s first stop on a four-day tour of the region.

Trump also pardoned Jon Ponder, a convicted bank robber who founded a non-profit organization that helps former inmates. In a video, the President said “Jon’s life is a beautiful testament to the power of redemption.” Ponder said, “Today, praise God, I am filled with hope. A proud American citizen who has been given a second chance.”

Watch live: Republican National Convention — Night 2

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Melania Trump, two of Donald Trump’s children and his daughter-in-law, and Secretary of State…
 

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Arizona Cardinals’ Budda Baker Becomes Highest Paid Safety In NFL History After Contract Extension

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The Arizona Cardinals announced on Tuesday that they have signed two-time Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker to a four-year contract extension, making him the highest-paid player at the position in NFL history. League sources told ESPN that Baker’s four-year pact is worth $59 million, with $33.1 million guaranteed.

The 24-year-old Baker will earn about $14.8 million per year under the extension. The contract’s average annual value surpasses Eddie Jackson’s $14.6 million per year and Landon Collins’ $14 million per season.

The Cardinals selected Baker in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Washington. Since entering the league, Baker has recorded 323 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and 14 passes defensed in 46 career games.

Budda Baker Signs Contract Extension; Becomes Highest Paid Safety in NFL

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Budda Baker was “focusing on football.” After ascending into league-wide prominence over the…
 

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Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Named 2019-20 NBA Defensive Player of the Year

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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the 2019-20 NBA Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday.  The 25-year-old Antetokounmpo beat out Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis and Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gobert to earn the award for the first time in his seven-year career. He captured the award in a landslide, receiving 75 first-place votes and earning 432 total points.

Antetokounmpo becomes the second player in Bucks history to win the award, joining two-time winner Sidney Moncrief. Antetokounmpo is a  two-time NBA All-Defensive selection, averaging 13.6 rebounds, one block and one steal in 30.4 minutes per game this season. He is also the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player, and considered the favorite to win the league’s MVP award this year.

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo wins 2019-20 NBA Defensive Player of the Year

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Add another award to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trophy case. The reigning league MVP has earned the…
 

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